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The truth matters : a citizen's guide to separating facts from lies and stopping fake news in its tracks

Book  - 2017
070.90 Bar 2017
1 copy / 0 on hold

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Location
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  • ISBN: 9780399581168
  • ISBN: 0399581162
  • Physical Description 136 pages ; 16 cm
  • Edition First edition.
  • Publisher California : Ten Speed Press, [2017]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 127-130) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction -- Why the traditional media no longer serves our needs -- The difference between a primary source and a secondary source -- How to use links -- Confusing press conventions -- Journalistic techniques that may obfuscate rather than illuminate sources -- Trusting academic sources -- What your local library has to offer in terms of news -- Numbers must be put in context -- Beware of deceptive labeling -- The perils of polling -- Using Wikipedia -- The problem of fake news -- Designing your own newspaper -- Editorial opinions -- How to fight fake news.

Additional Information

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